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Afternoon Walk with Nature and History at Mar Lodge Estate
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4 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Discover the beauty of Mar Lodge Estate in the Cairngorms National Park. Our qualified guide will guide you to some of the highlights of this beautiful place, the largest National Nature Reserve in the UK. Now cared for by the National Trust for Scotland, Mar Lodge Estate is made up of more than 29,000 hectares of astonishing Scottish landscape: heather-covered moorland, Caledonian pine forest, towering mountains, and the Quoich wetlands, home to wading birds and otters. The beautiful ancient pinewoods are home to red squirrels and pine martens as well as birds such as the crossbill and black grouse.
An area full of history. The current Mar Lodge was built in 1895 as a sporting retreat for Princess Louise and the Duke of Fife, Alexander Duff.
The Earl of Mar toasted the start of the 1715 Jacobite uprising at the Quoich Punchbowl. Legend states they poured a barrel of whisky into the Punchbowl.
Our qualified guides will be delighted to share their knowledge of the area with you.
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Please meet in the village car park beside the public toilets.
Start time
01:30 PM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Mar Lodge Estate
From the minibus we will take a short walk to visit the outside of the Mar Lodge.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Linn O' Dee
This beautiful gorge is one of the highlights of this tour. You will be guided on a 3.5km walk through Caledonian pine forest to the Lui water then down to see the stunning Linn o’ Dee.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
You will take a short 1.5km walk to visit the Quoich Punchbowl where the Earl of Mar toasted the start of the 1715 Jacobite uprising. Legend states they poured a barrel of whisky into the Punchbowl. Our guides will be delighted to share their knowledge of the area with you.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear.
- The minibus journey to and from the Quoich car park is approximately 30 mins.
Operated by Hillgoers
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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